W1G 7AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7AE

W1G 7AE, Westminster has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 104.54 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 108.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 7AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7AE, encompassing approximately 1645 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7AE area, explore the W1G 7AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (-6.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)

W1G 7AE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13

W1G 7AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44104.54-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour2826.743.70%
Violence and sexual offences2317.0215.00%
Shoplifting2013.98185.71%
Other theft1812.160.00%
Vehicle crime1010.9466.67%
Burglary86.08-42.86%
Public order84.8633.33%
Robbery84.86-11.11%
Other crime24.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4797.251466.67%
Anti-social behaviour2728.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences2016.41900.00%
Other theft1812.160.00%
Burglary1410.940.00%
Robbery98.510.00%
Shoplifting75.470.00%
Vehicle crime64.250.00%
Public order63.650.00%
Bicycle theft33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.65-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.25-94.44%
Public order22.43-84.62%
Robbery11.22-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72127.64118.18%
Anti-social behaviour3243.7618.52%
Other theft2419.45-22.58%
Shoplifting2414.594.35%
Violence and sexual offences1814.59-30.77%
Public order1310.9462.50%
Burglary107.9042.86%
Vehicle crime66.080.00%
Robbery53.6566.67%
Bicycle theft33.04-50.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Drugs11.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33106.37-5.71%
Other theft3120.06-49.18%
Anti-social behaviour2718.84-22.86%
Violence and sexual offences2616.4162.50%
Shoplifting2315.80109.09%
Public order813.98-38.46%
Burglary74.86-41.67%
Vehicle crime64.25-62.50%
Bicycle theft63.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.65200.00%
Robbery31.82-70.00%
Drugs21.820.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61130.07-4.69%
Theft from the person3537.0840.00%
Anti-social behaviour3521.27-25.53%
Violence and sexual offences1621.27-40.74%
Vehicle crime169.7233.33%
Public order139.7244.44%
Burglary127.90-25.00%
Shoplifting117.2937.50%
Robbery106.69150.00%
Bicycle theft26.08-50.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64135.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour4738.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences2728.570.00%
Theft from the person2516.410.00%
Burglary1615.200.00%
Vehicle crime129.720.00%
Public order97.290.00%
Shoplifting85.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.860.00%
Bicycle theft43.650.00%
Robbery42.430.00%
Possession of weapons12.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202316

A total of 263 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202447
July 20243
May 20244
April 202472
January 202433
December 202335
November 202325

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202424
January 202431
December 202361
November 202364

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20246
January 20246
December 202316
November 202312

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
April 202432
January 202427
December 202335
November 202347

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 20242
April 202418
January 202426
December 202316
November 202327

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
May 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202424
January 202423
December 202311
November 20238

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. B506
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 9. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Langham Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Warren Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Richardson'S Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hanson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Garbutt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Moxon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Marylebone High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Carburton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1